Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Bearsted, Kent
Gutter surveys in Bearsted, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter survey in Bearsted
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and people most often book us about cracked or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain.
In a smaller place like Bearsted, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Bearsted is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Bearsted
Is my home in Bearsted listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bearsted within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we’re asked to look at in Bearsted
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Homes near green spaces like Mote Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Gutter surveys in Bearsted: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Bearsted has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 1.3 miles south. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thurnham Church of England Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bearsted across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Bearsted.
All of ME14 and ME15 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Bearsted, we cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Bearsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mote Park, Valley Park School and The Kentish Yeoman pub. Bearsted has its own railway station: Bearsted station. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bearsted
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters